Imposter Syndrome Test

Preliminary

Introduction to Imposter Syndrome Test
Number of Statements:20
Estimated Duration:3-5 Mintes
Type:Self-Screening Tool for Impostor Syndrome
Based On:Feigofsky S. (2022). Imposter Syndrome. HeartRhythm case reports, 8(12), 861–862. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrcr.2022.11.001
Publishing Year:2024
Available Languages:EN
Instructions:

Impostor Syndrome is a type of psychological tendency in which a person doubts their accomplishments and feels like a fraud, even when there is clear evidence of their success or competence. People with Impostor Syndrome often believe they do not deserve achievements and fear of being exposed as incompetent. Modern psychology emphasizes on studying Impostor Syndrome on spectrum by measuring facets of Impostor Syndrome and lookup for its impact on the daily functioning. This self-assessment test is designed to measure key 5 dimensions ( Doubt & Self-Perception, Attributing Success Externally, Fear of Failure/Exposure, Discounting Achievements, Perfectionism & Overwork ) often associated with impact on daily life. This online version has followed all the psychometric guidelines for scoring and interpreting the results but this quiz is NOT designed to make a professional diagnosis of Impostor Syndrome. Below are the statements related to your day-to-day experiences indicate your level of agreement.

Question 1 of 20

I question whether my work is as good as people think.

Question 2 of 20

Even when I do well, I worry it’s not enough.

Question 3 of 20

I feel I must know everything before I can be seen as competent.

Question 4 of 20

I often compare myself to others and feel they know more than me.

Question 5 of 20

When I succeed, I believe it was mostly luck or timing.

Question 6 of 20

I feel others have overestimated my skills.

Question 7 of 20

I think people will realize I’m not as capable as they assume.

Question 8 of 20

If praised, I believe others don’t see the “real” me.

Question 9 of 20

I avoid challenges because I might not meet expectations.

Question 10 of 20

I worry that mistakes will make people doubt me.

Question 11 of 20

I fear that one day people will “find out” I’m not as good as they think.

Question 12 of 20

I put off tasks because I’m scared I won’t do them perfectly.

Question 13 of 20

I downplay my accomplishments when others mention them.

Question 14 of 20

Even after success, I feel unsatisfied with myself.

Question 15 of 20

I feel my achievements don’t reflect true ability.

Question 16 of 20

If I receive recognition, I think I don’t fully deserve it.

Question 17 of 20

I believe I must work harder than others to prove myself.

Question 18 of 20

I push myself to achieve flawless results.

Question 19 of 20

I feel guilty if I don’t constantly perform at my best.

Question 20 of 20

I spend more time preparing than is really necessary.